Scan barcode
477 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860495243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 01 February 2018
Description
Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a friend at the box office, Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her he...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,437 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
reflective 39%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
dark 23%
tense 19%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 7%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Toxic relationship, HomophobiaModerate
Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Domestic abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Racism477 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860495243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 01 February 2018
Description
Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a friend at the box office, Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her he...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,437 reviews
Moods
adventurous 51%
reflective 39%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
dark 23%
tense 19%
funny 17%
challenging 16%
inspiring 15%
informative 7%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Toxic relationship, HomophobiaModerate
Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Domestic abuseMinor
Miscarriage, Racism